The biography of Chiune Sugihara is a compelling story of individual courage and an intriguing window onto a little-known World War II story. Educators can use the film and this Web site to provide students with valuable context for their study of the war, Japan during the early 20th century, and the Holocaust — as well as being a story that offers an unexpected connection between the West and the East.

The 92nd Street Y
Rabbi Marvin Tokayer, whose book The Fugu Plan includes the story of Chiune Sugihara, appears at New York's 92nd Street Y with Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness producer David Rubinson on May 2.

American Experience: Victory in the Pacific
This thorough examination of the final months of the war looks at the escalation of bloodletting from the vantage points of both the Japanese and the Americans. The companion site includes animated maps, a short supplementary film, and an audio clip of the Japanese kamikaze song.